Schumann: Humoreske, Op. 20; Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6

1. Humoreske for piano in B flat major, Op. 20
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Amalie Malling

2. Davidsbündlertänze (18) for piano, Op. 6
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Amalie Malling

Schumann: Humoreske, Op. 20; Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6,Robert Schumann,Amalie Malling,Kontrapunkt,Classical,Classical Music,Dance-Based Keyboard Music,Keyboard,Keyboard Work with Descriptive or Unclassified Title,Orchestral & Symphonic

Average customer rating: Wonderful music, great playing, even better price This is well worth the price Not Ashkenazy's forte (pun on forte intended) beautifully played, wonderful and overlooked pieces

Works for Solo Piano Schumann , and Ashkenazy Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Brahms: Works for Solo Piano Liszt: Piano Works Chopin: The Piano Works Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Haydn: The Complete Piano Sonatas ASIN: B00006IU8T Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

1. Arabeske In C, Op.18
2. Papillons, Op.2
3. Symphonic Studies, Op.13
4. Carnaval, Op.9
5. Humoreske, Op.20
6. Noveletten, Op.21
7. Waldszenen, Op.82
8. Kinderszenen, Op.15
9. Piano Sonata No.1 In F Sharp Minor, Op.11
10. 8 Fantasiestke, Op.12
11. Blumenstk, Op.19
12. Davidsbdlertze, Op.6
13. Kreisleriana, Op.16
14. Noveletten, Op.21
15. Piano Sonata No.2 In G Minor, Op.22
16. Abegg Variations, Op.1
17. Fantasie In C, Op.17
18. Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op.26
19. Bunte Blter, Op.99
20. Nachtstke, Op.23
21. 3 Romanzen, Op.28

Amazon.com

For less than $60, this seven-CD set brings the buyer almost all of Schumann's important works for solo piano performed by one of the great pianists of the last 50 years. Ashkenazy is nearly as insightful an interpreter of Schumann as he is of Chopin and the quality of these performances, which were recorded between 1984 and 1995, is generally high. The gnarled F-sharp Minor Sonata is beautifully organized, as well as emotionally compelling; "Papillons" has style, color, and flexibility; "Waldszenen" displays poetry, strength, and simplicity; the G-Minor Sonata is clearly outlined and impeccably delivered; "Kinderszenen" is played with fluidity and nuance; and "Carnaval" is delivered with bigness of conception, virility, and authority that make it among the finest ever recorded. Even on those occasions when Ashkenazy fails to reach such heights--as he does, for example, in a "Davidsbundlertanze" that is a mite too solemn and deliberate for the music's helter-skelter whimsy--his performances still achieve a distinguished standard. Nevertheless, it is Ashkenazy's misfortune that he must compete against his younger self. The readings in this set of the Symphonic Etudes, the Fantasy in C Major, "Kreisleriana," and the "Humoresque" fall short compared to those Ashkenazy recorded in the 1960s and early 1970s. In those earlier performance--reissued on a Double Decca set--the notes roll off the pianist's fingers in a dazzling and melting manner, with a singing tone and a sense of rapture, that he was unable to match 20 years later. --Stephen Wigler

Album Details

Few Pianists have Explored and Recorded Such a Wealth of Keyboard Literature as Vladimir Ashkenazy. During an Association with Decca which Stretches Back Almost 40 Years Now, Ashkenazy Has Completed Cycles of Some of the Most Important Concertos (Mozart, Beethoven, Prokofiev, Bartók and Rachmaninov), as Well as an Extensive Amount of Solo Literature.two Of the Greatest Figures in 19th-century Piano Music Are Chopin and Schumann, and Music by Both Composers Has Featured, and Continues to Feature, in Ashkenazy's Recitals. He Has Recorded Almost all of Chopin Solo Works and During the Years 1984-95 Undertook a Major Survey of Schumann's Solo Literature (Some Works Including the Sinfonische Etüden, Fantasie, Kreisleriana and Humoreske) Ashkenazy Had Recorded Earlier in his Career). These Digital Recordings Are Now Presented as a Box Set for the First Time and Are an Invaluable Collection of the Composer's Most Important Keyboard Works, Performed by One of the Greatest Pianists of his Ge

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful music, great playing, even better price.......2007-07-03

I keep reading reviews that say things like: "Well others have played this piece better than Ashkenazy..." or "If you want a complete set of Schumann piano works then Ashkenazy is adequate and a good bargain..."

I may not have heard every version of these Schumann pieces played by every pianist in the 20th century, but I can say that Ashkenazy plays these pieces absolutely wonderfully- with both technical virtuosity and emotional depth. If you really want to cobble together a collection of the "absolute best" Schumann pieces, and spend a couple hundred dollars in the process, that's certainly your prerogative.

I just can't see how anyone can fault Ashkenazy's playing of these pieces as being lesser than others. To my ears, he plays them faultlessly. There are times during the recording where I want to stand up and applaud, others when I want to weep.

For about $5-$8 per disc (depending on who you purchase it from) you can have this wonderful music. Buy it now, and listen often!

This is well worth the price.......2005-12-03

On the whole, this set is very good. true, ash's doesnt quite match up to pollini's recent dg david or kreis, but few do. There are still many gems here, some of which i rank as the top of the list in terms of interpretation. Firstly, waldszenen is giving an account here which in a word, is simply miraculous. Listen to how well he shapes the theme in the second piece, while most are struggling just to pull off the ferociously difficult chord jumps, yet ash does it with civility. Not even richter's fifities account is as well played or shaped. The kinderszenen is also marvelous, though not the best ever, or the second best or third(or fourth).....
But what every piece does give you, what ash himself seems to offer now, is a high standard of playing, though little over the top. But dont take that the wrong way, this set is a perfect way for anyone, even those pianophiles, to imburse or reimburse themselves in Schumann's wonderful world.
1.Wald-ash,haskil, richter, kempff
2.Kinder-moise, cortot, horsz, kempff
3.Davids-Giese, Pollini
4.Carnaval-Rach, Arrau
5.Sonata 1-Gilels, Ash
6. Symph Etudes- Richter, Richter, Richter, anda
7. Fant in C-Moise, Backhaus, Cohen, Richter
8. Humoreske-Richter-56 moscow, kempf. F

Not Ashkenazy's forte (pun on forte intended).......2004-11-21

On the whole, Ashkenazy just does not seem to be a gifted interpreter of Schumann. These readings, to my ear, are heavy handed, pedantic, burdensome, and lacking in the mysterious joy that pervades so much of the work of the Romantic master. Some performances are OK. The Sinfonische Etuden would probably the best of the lot. But in works like Carnaval, the Novelletten, Faschingschwank aus Wien, and the Kinderszenen Ashkenazy to my liking totally misses the target.

I much prefer the more introspective approach of Arrau, or the wild and intriguing Pollini. Even Barenboim comes closer to the heart of Schumann than Ashkenazy.

The recorded sound is often disappointing also. The sound on some pieces is so muddy I thought the microphone was behind a wall.

beautifully played, wonderful and overlooked pieces.......2003-04-29

This set is a remarkable value. Yes, you could choose some individual performances of certain works that are better, but for the price, this is a remarkable set. Ashkenazy is sympathetic to these wonderful and often overlooked solo piano compositions. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: The facets of the lyricism! Divine To be avoided aristocratic and heartfelt schumann aristocratic and heartfelt schumann

Schumann: Piano Works Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Kempff, Wilhelm | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Brahms: Works for Solo Piano Scriabin: Complete Piano Sonatas Liszt: Piano Works Mozart: Piano Sonatas ASIN: B000001GFJ Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Papillons Op. 2, Introduction. Moderato...
2. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 1. Lebhaft
3. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 2. Innig
4. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 3. Mit Humor (Etwas hahnbuchen)
5. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 4. Ungeduldig
6. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 5. Einfach
7. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 6. Sehr rasch (Sehr rasch und in sich hinein)
8. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 7. Nicht schnell (Mit ausserst starker Empfindung)
9. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 8. Frisch
10. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 9. Lebhaft
11. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 10. Balladenmassig. Sehr rasch
12. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 11. Einfach
13. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 12. Mit Humor
14. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 13. Wild und lustig
15. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 14. Zart und singen
16. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 15. Frisch
17. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 16. Mit gutem Humor
18. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 17. Wie aus der Ferne
19. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 18. Nicht schnell
20. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 1. Preambule. Quasi maestoso - Piu moto - Animato - Vivo - Presto
21. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 2. Pierrot. Moderato
22. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 3. Arlequin. Vivo
23. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 4. Valso noble. Un poco maestoso
24. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 5. Eusebius. Adagio
25. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 6. Florestan. Passionato
26. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 7. Coquette. Vivo
27. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 8. Replique. L'istesso tempo - (Sphinxes)
28. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 9. Papillons. Prestissimo
29. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 10. A.S.C.H. - S.C.H.A. (Lettres dansantes). Presto
30. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 11. Chiarina. Passionato
31. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 12. Chopin. Agitato
32. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 13. Estrella. Con affetto
33. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 14. Reconnaissance. Animato
34. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 15. Pantalon et Colombine. Presto
35. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 16. Valse allemande. Molto vivace
36. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 17. Paganini. Intermezzo. Presto
37. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 18. Aveu. Passionato
38. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 19. Promenade. Comodo
39. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 20. Pause. Vivo
40. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 21. Marche des (Davidsbundler) contre les Philistins. Non Allegro - Molto piu vivo - Animato - Vivo - Animato molto - Vivo - Piu stretto

Tracks:

1. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Thema. Andante
2. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude I. Un poco piu vivo
3. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude II.
4. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude III. Vivace
5. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude IV.
6. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude V. Vivacissimo
7. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude VI. Agitato
8. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude VII. Allegro molto
9. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude VIII. Andante
10. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude IX. Presto possibile
11. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude X. Allegro
12. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude XI. Con espressione
13. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude XII. Finale. Allegro brillante
14. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 1. Von fremden Landern und Menschen
15. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 2. Kuriose Geschichte
16. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 3. Hasche-Mann
17. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 4. Bittendes Kind
18. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 5. Gluckes genug
19. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 6. Wichtige Begebenheit
20. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 7. Traumerei
21. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 8. Am Kamin
22. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 9. Ritter vom Steckenpferd
23. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 10. Fast zu ernst
24. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 11. Furchtenmachen
25. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 12. Kind im Einschlummern
26. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 13. Der Dichter spricht
27. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 1. Ausserst bewegt
28. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 2. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch - Intermezzo, Sehr lebhaft - Intermezzo II. Etwas bewegter - Lngsamer (erstes Tempo)
29. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 3. Sehr aufgeregt
30. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 4. Sehr langsam
31. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 5. Sehr lebhaft
32. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 6. Sehr langsam
33. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 7. Sehr rasch
34. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 8. Schnell und spielend

Tracks:

1. Fantasie C-dur, Op. 17 - 1. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen - Im Legendenton - Tempo Primo
2. Fantasie C-dur, Op. 17 - 2. Massig. Durchaus energisch - Etwas langsamer - Viel bewegter
3. Fantasie C-dur, Op. 17 - 3. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten - Etwas bewegter
4. Arabeske, Op. 18 - Leicht und zart - Minore I. Etwas langsamer - Minore II. Etwas langsamer - Zum Schluss (Coda). Langsamer
5. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Einfach - Sehr rasch und leicht - Noch rascher - Erstes Tempo - Wie im Anfang
6. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Hastig - Nach und nach immer lebhafter und starker - Wie vorher - Adagio
7. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Einfach und zart - Intermezzo - (Wie vorher -) Innig
8. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Sehr lebhaft - Mit einigem Pomp - Zum Beschluss - Allegro
9. Novelette No. 9 - aus: Bunte Blatter, Op. 99 - Lebhaft

Tracks:

1. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 1. So rasch wie moglich
2. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 2. Andantino. Getragen
3. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 3. Scherzo. Sehr rasch und markiert - attacca:
4. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 4. Rondo. Presto - Prestissimo. Quasi Cadenza
5. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 1. Mehr langsam, oft zuruckhaltend
6. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 2. Markiert und lebhaft
7. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 3. Mit grosser Lebhaftigkeit
8. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 4. Ad libitum - Einfach
9. Drei Romanzen, Op. 28 - 1. Sehr markiert
10. Drei Romanzen, Op. 28 - 2. Einfach
11. Drei Romanzen, Op. 28 - 3. Sehr markiert - Intermezzo I. Presto - Intermezzo II. Etwas langsamer - Wie vorherPresto - Inter
12. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 1. Eintritt. Nicht zu schnell
13. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 2. Jager auf der Lauer. Hochst lebhaft
14. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 3. Einsame Blumen. Einfach
15. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 4. Verrufene Stelle. Ziemlich langsam
16. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 5. Freundliche Landschaft. Schnell
17. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 6. Herberge. Massig
18. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 7. Vogel als Prophet. Langsam, sehr zart
19. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 8. Jagdlied. Rasch, kraftig
20. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 9. Abschied. Nicht zu schnell

Customer Reviews:

The facets of the lyricism!.......2006-05-30

Wilhelm Kempff made sing the piano as any other pianist ever born. But besides, his profound domain of the thematic material as well as his tune produced a Schumann so original, expressive and eloquent with sentiment but no sentimentality.

This album is a formidable and fundamental set of the most remarkable Schumann piano works. To create such atmosphere and interpretative freshness in this composer is not easy, but in Kempff hands we are talking about another dimension of pianism.

In this age, pitifully, you cannot count with many thinkers pianists; ones due the very adjusted schedule and the rest by unknown reasons seem to consider a matter of second priority to play with a determined conception. The technique seems to prevail under any other aspect. And that's not a good symptom.

That is why among other arguments you should acquire as soon as possible this extraordinary set.

Absorbing and rewarding in summon grade.

Divine.......2005-07-18

When I first read the reviews here on Amazon, I was a bit concerned about buying this set. I truely love Kempff and elegant performing style, but after having almost around 150 of his collections and cd's, I know that he can be dreadful when he is not on form. So I was worried about this set, but it was useless.

This 4-cd set contains some of the best performances that Kempff could offer considering his age. There are numerous highlights here: Papillons, Davidsbündlertänze, fantasy,..... All of them find him on top form. Although one might argue that there are studio recordings and who knows how many takes one recording must have to become perfect, but let me tell you, even in his live and extremely nerve breaking situations and venues such as the Salzburg festival, he was always on top form.

So Kempff's fan, buy this. It's worth it. In here you won't quite find the excitement that Richter put into his Schumann, but you will find the poetry, emotions and sensitivity that many others lack in their recordings.

To be avoided.......2003-11-22

Despite his reputation as one of the towering exponents of the 19th Germanic repetoire, Kempff acquits himself poorly in these recordings, made at the end of his life. Whether these weak performances are due to his advanced age or to more basic flaws in his training and capabilities is purely academic. They are among the poorest choices in the catalogue, perhaps the very worst. But please - don't take my word for it. Listen to the Etde IX in the op. 13, on disc 2. Kempff's attempt to pull this off is embarrassingly amateurish; he cannot even cover all the notes at "presto possibile", much less raise his playing to something approaching an interpretation. Elsewhere, you can expect the same. The op. 17 is played with little poetry, no finesse and palpable frustration in following Schumann's basic roadmap. You cannot run away from this mess fast enough.

aristocratic and heartfelt schumann.......2003-08-28

this compilation has the benefit of including most of schumann's important keyboard works (among excluded works are the toccata, first sonata, bunte blatter and fantasiestucke), under the hands of an extraordinary schumann interpreter.

recorded in the 1970's, when kempff was nearing 80, this is genuinely classic schumann. the virtuosic extremes of the symphonische etuden and kriesleriana are not quite fully exploited, but there is no flubbing, stumbling or cutting corners: kempff has things always under control. look to argerich, pollini or pogorelich for white hot schumann, kempff delivers him as a human being.

for the sheer poetry of schumann, kempff has never been bettered. his davidsbundlertanze, especially the last 5 movements, is without peer. the kinderszenen is delightful. the poetry of the fantasie in C is magnificent. there is a lifetime of musical experience and temperament in this playing.

kempff's approach stands apart for his remarkable ability to turn the mood and momentum of the music from one measure to the next, never in a random or willful manner, but with an alert insight and organic flow. other players tend to caricature schumann by emphasizing the contrasts, swinging from bombast to bathos: kempff emphasizes the transitions and continuities. if his fortissimo chords clang a little, the pianissimos are breathtakingly transparent. and no one, simply no one, captures schumann's nobility of heart and aching yearning for the beyond -- in the fantasie, in "zart und singend" -- better than kempff. a benchmark for any schumann collection.

aristocratic and heartfelt schumann.......2003-08-28

this compilation has the benefit of including most of schumann's important keyboard works (among excluded works are the toccata, first sonata, bunte blatter and fantasiestucke), under the hands of an extraordinary schumann interpreter.

recorded in the 1970's, when kempff was nearing 80, this is genuinely classic schumann. the virtuosic extremes of the symphonische etuden and kriesleriana are not quite fully exploited, but there is no flubbing, stumbling or cutting corners: kempff has things always under control. look to argerich, pollini or pogorelich for white hot schumann, kempff delivers him as a human being.

for the sheer poetry of schumann, kempff has never been bettered. his davidsbundlertanze, especially the last 5 movements, is without peer. the kinderszenen is delightful. the poetry of the fantasie in C is magnificent. there is a lifetime of musical experience and temperament in this playing.

kempff's approach stands apart for his remarkable ability to turn the mood and momentum of the music from one measure to the next, never in a random or willful manner, but with an alert insight and organic flow. other players tend to caricature schumann by emphasizing the contrasts, swinging from bombast to bathos: kempff emphasizes the transitions and continuities. if his fortissimo chords clang a little, the pianissimos are breathtakingly transparent. and no one, simply no one, captures schumann's nobility of heart and aching yearning for the beyond -- in the fantasie, in "zart und singend" -- better than kempff. a benchmark for any schumann collection.

Average customer rating:

Les Rarissimes de Thierry de Brunhoff: Weber, Chopin, Schumann Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weber | Weber, Carl Maria von | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00011RUM4 Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. I Allegro Moderato, Con Spirito Ed Assai Legato
2. II Andante
3. III Menuetto Capriccioso (Presto Assai)
4. IV Rondo (Moderato E Molto Grazioso)
5. Rondo Brillant B Flat Major, Op.62
6. Aufforderung Zum Tanz (L'Invitation A La Valse) Rondo Brillant D Flat Major, Op.65
7. Polacca Brillante 'L'Hilarite' E Major, Op.72
8. Polonaise No 5 F Sharp Minor, Op.44
9. Nocturne C Sharp Minor, Op. Posth.
10. No 1 In B Flat Major
11. No 2 E Minor
12. No 3 A Flat Major
13. No 4 A Minor
14. No 1 F Minor
15. No 2 D Flat Major
16. No 3 A Flat Major

Tracks:

1. Ballade No 4 F Minor, Op.52
2. Barcarolle F Sharp Major, Op.60
3. Davidsbundlertanze, 18 Charakterstucke Op.6
4. Humoreske Op.20

Average customer rating:

Schumann: Humoreske, Op. 20; Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 Manufacturer: Kontrapunkt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000025ZDL Release Date: 1995-01-01

Average customer rating:

Schumann: Humoreske, Op. 20; Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 Manufacturer: Kontrapunkt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003VAH Release Date: 1995-06-20

Average customer rating: SCHEINING LIGHT ON SCHUMANN The Romantic Tradition

Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze; Arabeske; Humoreske Manufacturer: Ivory Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chopin: Sonata in B minor; 24 Preludes Ivory Classics 5th Anniversary CD Music for Violin and Piano ASIN: B000056CG0 Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

1. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Lebhaft
2. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Innig
3. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Mit Humor (Etwas Hahnbuchen)
4. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Ungeduldig
5. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Einfach
6. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Sehr Rasch (Sehr Rasch Und In Sich Hinein)
7. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Nicht Schnell (Mit Auberst Starker Empfindung)
8. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Frisch
9. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Lebhaft
10. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Balladenmassig. Sehr Rasch
11. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Einfach
12. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Mit Humor
13. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Wild Und Lustig
14. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Zart Und Singend
15. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Frisch
16. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Mit Gutem Humor
17. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Wie Aus Der Ferne
18. Davidsbundlertanze (18 Characteristic Pieces), Op.6: Nicht Schnell
19. Arabeske, Op.18: Leicht Und Zart - Minore I. Etwas Langsamer - Minore II. Etwas Langsamer - Zum...
20. Humoreske, Op.20: Einfach - Sehr Rasch Und Leicht - Noch Rascher - Erstes Tempo - Wie Im Anfang
21. Humoreske, Op.20: Hastig - Nach Und Nach Immer Lebhafter Und Starker - Wie Vorher - Adagio
22. Humoreske, Op.20: Einfach Und Zart - Intermezzo - (Wie Vorher) Innig
23. Humoreske, Op.20: Sehr Lebhaft - Mit Einigem Pomp - Zum Beschluss - Allegro

Customer Reviews:

SCHEINING LIGHT ON SCHUMANN.......2003-06-27

Ann Schein approaches Schumann with an attractive romantic impetuosity, though never at the expense of lyricism or nuance, and obviously eschews flamboyance for its own sake. Her balance between the composer's dual nature is exemplary, her keen sense of design indelibly pointed. The felicities are many, not least of all Schein's wonderful use of rubato and her fascinating poetic leanings, all of which are exceptionally Schumannesque. Schein's rendition of the Davidsbundlertanze, Op. 6, clocking in at nearly thirty-eight minutes, has a nice "rough and ready" feel about it, a humble honesty, and with the poignant vignettes interwoven so charmingly, a unique originality. The same holds true for the Humoreske, Op. 20, the kinship of which Schein elicits remarkably well. The Humoreske, I think, finds her more introspective than most pianists, and quite fetching, adding an emotional depth otherwise neglected. The Arabesque, Op. 18, twenty seconds shy of eight minutes, is concentrated, melancholy and thought-provoking. I can just see Schumann sitting at his piano, pensive, hands resting on the keys.

[Running time: 73:18]

The Romantic Tradition.......2001-03-19

Wonderfully playing continuing the tradition of two of her teacher's, Rubenstien and Hess. Technically impeccable, grounded in the Russian tradition -- interpretatively simple and direct a la Artur, warm enveloping tone included. Having worked with her personally, I can assure you that you will be hard pressed to find much better on the market today from contemporary pianists, and it's a pity that this recording will most likely stay relatively unknown. Nonetheless, if you are reading this considering whether or not to purchase, I strongly urge you to do so; you will see that in this modern age, the Romantic School of piano playing lives on.

Track Listings:

1. Sofia Gubaidulina: Cello Works
2. Solo Baroque Lute
3. Solo Piano Works 2
4. Sonatas, Opus 120
5. Suites for Cello
6. Swedish Flagship Music
7. Symphony 1 / Helios Overture
8. Symphony 2 / Overture to Cupid & The Poet
9. Symphony No. 15
10. Tchaikovsky: Suite No.2/Capriccio Italienne,Op.45

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